Edan attended CU in late 2003-2005 majoring in production. The Rockville, Maryland native had already been experimenting with 4 and 8 track home recording using both live instruments (he is a drummer and bassist) and a truthfully Native Tongues inspired, sample based approach since 1986. He quickly advanced in skill throughout high school and college. Continuing on this path, Edan completed the officially unreleased album the end is forever on an 8-track digital cassette recorder in his dorm room while in his sophomore year. The only tracks to be released from this project appeared on his debut single in 1998. This sought after 12" contains the songs "The Es Have It featuring Eric Ferguson" and "Migraine," and was released by the now defunct Boston indie imprint Biscuithead Records. The single introduced Edan's slightly askew humor (sample lyric: The principal got nervous/When I ran into his office shirtless) and dusty production style to the world.
After leaving college in 2001, Edan began work on his official debut album, Primitive Plus eternity. The single for "godlove" which featured Boston MC Mr. Lif was released on Sun/Moon Records, after which Edan became the first artist signed to UK label Lewis-John Recordings, which released the single "Mic Manipulator." Around this time Edan began performing with several musicians from Berklee under the name Fiber. The band performed mainly in the Boston area, playing Edan's songs interspersed with long jazz improvisations during which he would scratch records and play with a delay pedal. The affiliation was short-lived, however, as Edan soon left to pursue solo ventures and Fiber began performing with MCs Bomshot and Professor Shuman. Primitive Plus was released in 2001 to critical acclaim. Edan handled all the production, rapping and turtablism on the album, with the exception of guest shots by Mr. Lif and Alaskan Fishermen member Father Time. In addition, production on one track, "Key-Bored," was done by Eli (aka Memory Man.) The experimental/throwback vibe of the album was also endowed with some of the '90s innovations in rhyming and scratching, which led to the album's title, explained on the title track as "primitive plus futuristic."
Edan then released a mixtape, Fast Rap. The seamless compilation of golden era burners by luminaries like Big Daddy Kane, Kool G Rap and lesser known mic rippers like Black, Rock & Ron was highly influential, sparking a renewed interest in "fast rap" and often influencing eBay auctions for the records used on the tape, much to the chagrin of hip-hop record collectors.
A non-LP track single, "Drop Some Smooth Lyrics," followed on Edan's own Humble Mag label, backed by the hilarious Kool Keith impression, "Ultra '88." In 2002 he released the wonderfully lo-fi Sprain Your Tape Deck EP, which featured some of the CD-only cuts from Primitive Plus and two new tracks. All of these songs had been recorded live in his home studio directly to an ordinary cassette deck after his 8-track finally broke. Deprived of the ability to overdub, all of the EP's scratching, mixing and effects were done live as Edan rapped to a sequencer and drum machine.
Edan then began producing other artists, providing remixes for Mr. Lif and Souls Of Mischief, and album cuts like Akrobatik's The Hand That Rocks The Cradle. Teaming up with fellow Boston MC/DJ/producer Insight in 2003, Edan began performing a much tighter live set. "Edan & Insight" (later billed as Duplex) often incorporate their DJ abilities into performances and display a level of showmanship that recalls the glory days of the Furious Five and the Cold Crush Brothers. Edan's "Johnny The Fox" routine involved rhyming with the mic in one hand while cutting up doubles of Thin Lizzy song's intro with the other, and can be seen performed in the independent film SBX.
Edan's first single from his follow up album was the aptly-titled "I See Colors," a psychedelic kaleidoscope of a light track featuring his own soaring Moog synth work over a loop which as he acknowledged in the lyric had been used before to great effect by Prince Paul. Edan deftly cuts between two versions of the sampled track in the song's chorus, heightening the dreamy quality. The lyrics concern psychedelic visions that can be attained without the use of drugs. The b-side, "The Science Of The Two," was the first recorded collaboration with Insight and featured some stunning production of its own. The single, released in early 2004, whetted fans appetites for what appeared to be a much more ambitious direction for his next album. Another mixtape, Sound Of The Funky Drummer, also appeared in 2004.
Beauty And The Beat, released in early 2005, is widely regarded as one of the best independent hip-hop albums of that year and was rated as such on many websites and in many publications. A psychedelic tour de force, the album finds Edan trying to "put Syd Barrett's face on Biz Markie's body" with "Kool G Rap's brain" and succeeding. The album features Mr. Lif, Insight, Percee-P and newcomer Dagha, and is again produced by Edan himself.
His most recent release, an audio-visual mega-mix, entitled ‘Echo Party Movie’, is an ambitious pastiche of dance, rapp, and punk that utilizes everything from turntables to tape echo, glockenspiel to guitar, and moog to kazoo. Once completed, the heady audio collage was then given to celluloid-splicer-extraordinaire, Tom Fitzgerald, who meticulously set the music to a wild array of found footage (sources ranging from Bollywood & martial arts films to subversive 60's animation, obscure new wave 8mm & vintage breakdance/graff footage).
Edan's previous effort, “Beauty And The Beat”, drew worldwide acclaim, most notably for its graceful marriage of hip-hop and rock-based psychedelia. Despite being off the beaten track musically, Edan tastefully/cautiously blends these influences into something new, with an emphasis on skills and originality. Keeping In line with said emphasis, the man is a world class deejay and emcee, taking it back to basics yet pushing forward at the same time… On stage, his repertoire includes cutting/looping up records such as Thin Lizzy’s ‘Johnny the Fox’ with one hand while holding the mic with the other and spitting his verse over it in good time, not to mention simultaneously stepping on a delay pedal for the sake of added texture…
The Science Of The Two
Edan Lyrics
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Scientist
On a path to bliss
Like a sorcerer I carefully conduct the orchestra
With the knowledge of a chemist I got the special formula
Lone warrior, solo vet, Boba Fett
Double up the dolo ???
Edan connect
On my left
The science of the two is in effect
10, 9, 8
Great
7, 6
5
Get live
4, get raw
We came
We saw
We rocked the set, bet
Double trouble
Though we both triple threats
Now that's three
We cut, produce, and emcee
That's true
You're fucking with a two man crew
We got a run
It's all about having fun
But the countdown
Ends at one
Fuck 'em, fuck 'em, f-fuck 'em, f-fuck 'em, fuck 'em, fuck 'em
The kids onstage is ill
They can't touch 'em
Put 'em on a grill 'till they properly done
Then eat 'em up one by one
Who's next
In five minutes, duplex
Twelve story brain
With a view of the projects
Spitting battle lyrics
Is a personal pasttime
We're bursting the wax plate
With versatile, vast rhymes
Some satellites
Transmit the best shit
Blast away the rest
The directionless
We be the cultural, sculpture the space and time molded
Assalamu alaikum
Blindfolded
Supercalifragilistic
Mystique
Pistol Pete
The one with the crystal teeth
Visibly spit a speech puzzle
You scream "Uncle!"
Knuckle up
Fuck around
Catch an uppercut
The apparatus
(Gets blessed by?)
The wax platter
Your shit shatter
To getting split (and splattered?)
I diss a rapper like it didn't matter
Disintegrate 'em, the combination of lethal lyricism and rhythm made it
My brain is swimming in a different matrix
We got paid when we stepped on stage
Plus I did it naked
Strong shoutout to those who didn't make it
To see the best of it
The planet is cold and desolate
I get affectionate
To the beat
Like a set of tits
Predicate
Proposal
My flow shows you
Which way
You're gonna take in a display
Facing this way
Is a typical mistake
So don't even try to fuck with the incredible two
Instead of putting lead in your crew, we're spreading the true facts
You didn't know that
You knew that
Pick up the new wax
React to the fact that it's on your
Record store racks
Support what you consider to be the elite
Instead of clocking the media hype
We meteorites
So media might control
To hype the show up
To blow up
Now let me hear you chant
Because we showed up
The lyrics to Edan's song "The Science Of The Two" describe the vocalist as someone with a strong presence and knowledge, like a scientist or a sorcerer. They conduct the orchestra with expertise and have a special formula. The song also highlights their collaboration with another artist named Insight, emphasizing the power and impact of their partnership. They are described as a two-man crew who excel in cutting, producing, and emceeing. They have fun while performing but also assert their dominance on stage, disregarding any competition or negativity. The lyrics convey a sense of confidence and skill, claiming that they are unmatched and should not be underestimated.
Line by Line Meaning
Vocalist with an iron fist
A strong and commanding singer
Scientist
Someone who studies and explores the world
On a path to bliss
Striving for happiness and fulfillment
Like a sorcerer I carefully conduct the orchestra
Guiding and leading with precision and skill
With the knowledge of a chemist I got the special formula
Using expertise and understanding to create something unique
Lone warrior, solo vet, Boba Fett
An experienced and skilled individual who works alone
Double up the dolo ???
Taking on multiple tasks and responsibilities alone
Edan connect
Bringing people together through music and art
With Insight
Gaining a deep understanding and perspective
On my left
By my side
The science of the two is in effect
The power and impact of collaboration between two individuals
10, 9, 8
Counting down to an exciting moment
Great
Excellent
7, 6
Continuing the countdown
5
Approaching the climax
Get live
Get energized and active
4, get raw
Enter a more intense and authentic state
We came
We arrived
We saw
We observed and experienced
We rocked the set, bet
We performed exceptionally and confidently
Double trouble
Two individuals causing twice the impact
Though we both triple threats
Despite having multiple talents and skills
Now that's three
Combining our individual talents makes three
We cut, produce, and emcee
We excel at various aspects of music creation
That's true
That is correct and accurate
You're fucking with a two man crew
You are dealing with a powerful duo
We got a run
We are on a journey
It's all about having fun
Enjoying the experience
But the countdown
But the limited time
Ends at one
Eventually reaches its conclusion
Fuck 'em, fuck 'em, f-fuck 'em, f-fuck 'em, fuck 'em, fuck 'em
Disregard and ignore those who oppose or criticize
The kids onstage is ill
The performers on stage are extremely talented
They can't touch 'em
They are unrivaled and untouchable
Put 'em on a grill 'till they properly done
Subject them to scrutiny until they prove themselves
Then eat 'em up one by one
Defeat and surpass them individually
Who's next
Who will step up and face the challenge
In five minutes, duplex
Within a short amount of time
Twelve story brain
An incredibly intelligent mind
With a view of the projects
Understanding the environment and challenges around
Spitting battle lyrics
Delivering powerful and aggressive lyrics
Is a personal pastime
An enjoyable and personal activity
We're bursting the wax plate
Breaking the norm and pushing boundaries
With versatile, vast rhymes
Using a wide range of lyrical styles and themes
Some satellites
Certain individuals or entities
Transmit the best shit
Share the most exceptional and high-quality content
Blast away the rest
Eliminate competition and mediocrity
The directionless
Those without clear goals or purpose
We be the cultural, sculpture the space and time molded
We shape and influence the culture and its history
Assalamu alaikum
A greeting of peace and acknowledgement
Blindfolded
Not fully aware of the situation
Supercalifragilistic
Extraordinarily fantastic
Mystique
A sense of mystery and allure
Pistol Pete
An individual with a strong and precise skillset
The one with the crystal teeth
A unique and memorable individual
Visibly spit a speech puzzle
Deliver complex and puzzling lyrics, intriguing the audience
You scream 'Uncle!'
You admit defeat and surrender
Knuckle up
Prepare for a fight or confrontation
Fuck around
Engage in reckless or foolish behavior
Catch an uppercut
Receive a powerful punch
The apparatus
The system or structure in place
(Gets blessed by?)
(Receives approval or support from? Unclear)
The wax platter
The vinyl record
Your shit shatter
Your work is destroyed or surpassed
To getting split (and splattered?)
To experiencing defeat or destruction
I diss a rapper like it didn't matter
I criticize or insult a rapper without concern
Disintegrate 'em, the combination of lethal lyricism and rhythm made it
Break them down completely, using powerful lyrics and beats
My brain is swimming in a different matrix
My mind operates in a unique and complex manner
We got paid when we stepped on stage
We were rewarded for our performances
Plus I did it naked
I performed with complete vulnerability and authenticity
Strong shoutout to those who didn't make it
Acknowledging and remembering those who didn't succeed
To see the best of it
To witness the peak or highest quality
The planet is cold and desolate
The world can be harsh and empty
I get affectionate
I become warm and loving
To the beat
To the rhythm of the music
Like a set of tits
Like a pair of breasts
Predicate
Establish and determine
Proposal
An idea or suggestion
My flow shows you
My style of delivery reveals
Which way
In which direction or manner
You're gonna take in a display
You will interpret and appreciate the performance
Facing this way
Looking in this particular direction
Is a typical mistake
Is a common error or misjudgment
So don't even try to fuck with the incredible two
Don't attempt to challenge or compete with us
Instead of putting lead in your crew, we're spreading the true facts
Rather than causing harm, we spread knowledge and truth
You didn't know that
You were unaware of this information
You knew that
You were already aware of this
Pick up the new wax
Purchase the latest vinyl records
React to the fact that it's on your
Respond to the realization that it's available for you
Record store racks
Shelves in the record store where albums are displayed
Support what you consider to be the elite
Show your appreciation for the highest quality
Instead of clocking the media hype
Rather than following the attention of the media
We meteorites
We come with intense impact and energy
So media might control
So the media attempts to manipulate
To hype the show up
To generate excitement and anticipation for the performance
To blow up
To become explosively popular
Now let me hear you chant
Now I want to hear you shout and cheer
Because we showed up
Because we arrived and performed
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David Cote
on why you runnin
The most unbelievably concept song for all who have been in a bad place!!